August weather forecast
Elizabethtown, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Elizabethtown, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 85.3°F (29.6°C).

Temperature

Elizabethtown's August showcases an average high-temperature of a warm 85.3°F (29.6°C), hardly distinct from July's 86.5°F (30.3°C). An average minimum temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) marks the month of August.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 95°F (35°C). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Elizabethtown, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Elizabethtown, in August, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elizabethtown, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Elizabethtown, Illinois, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Elizabethtown, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August?

Elizabethtown in August has an average high-temperature of 85.3°F (29.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August in Elizabethtown is 76%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Elizabethtown, in August, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Elizabethtown, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Elizabethtown, Illinois, the average day length in August is 13h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August in Elizabethtown, Illinois, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Elizabethtown?

In Elizabethtown, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average temperature in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average pressure in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average wind speed in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average humidity in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average rainfall in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average snowfall in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average UV index in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average visibility in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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